Some of the region's modern cultural landmarks are to feature in a series of events to inspire historians.

Visitors to world-famous Gateshead Millennium Bridge and Gateshead Quays can discover the area's fascinating past, present and future in a number of events organised as part of National History Month which starts on May 1.

Last year's local history week attracted more than 1,000 people to a number of events but this year's month-long event is set to attract a lot more.